Some notes from Natties

At the U19 Nationals in Fredericton, Andy Barber and the Wiarton Red Devils had two wins on day one, beating Surrey, BC and Napanee, ON. Barber had the pitching victory in the 7-2 win over Napanee and had two hits in the game against Surrey.

Meanwhile at the first day of Junior Nationals, the Napanee North Key Express won their first game of the day 13-3 over the Napanee Shoeless Joe's host team. Joran Graham had the pitching win, while Joel Langford had two homeruns - both in the second inning - and three RBIs. Cory Alkerton also had a two run homer for the defending champs. Kristian Knapp walked twice for the host team.

The second game of the day for Napanee North Key was not as successful however as they were beat 3-0 by Nova Scotia, the same team they defeated in last year's final.

The host Napanee team lost their second of the day to Newfoundland 6-2. Kristian Knapp had a solo HR in the losing cause.

This morning of day two, the defending champs got back on track with a 13-6 win over Linwood, ON. Joran Graham got the win in relief and had three RBIs while Joel Langford added 2 RBIs.